Visual Arts Residencies, May – September 2013
Deadline for Applications: Friday 7 December 2012
Cove Park – Visual Arts Residencies
In 2013 Cove Park will award a minimum of two Visual Arts Residencies, of between one to three
months each, for national and international artists. We will also award one one-month residency to an
emerging visual artist based in Scotland. These residencies will take place during May to September
2013.
Founded in 1999 by Peter and Eileen Jacobs, Cove Park creates year-round residencies across art
forms for national and international artists, collaborative groups and organisations. Cove Park is located
on an outstanding 50-acre site overlooking Loch Long on Scotland's west coast (just 60 minutes from
Glasgow by road or rail).
Cove Park’s summer residency programme provides the time and support for artists to focus exclusively
upon their own practice. The emphasis is upon research, experimentation and the development of new
work. The visual artists will be part of a changing group of national and international residents
specialising in a wide variety of art forms. All of the artists are invited to take part in a series of informal
studio presentations, talks, screenings and dinners organised by Cove Park throughout the summer
programme. Artists may also have the opportunity to contribute to Cove Park’s public programme. Each
artist is provided with a fee and a modest materials allowance.
Facilities and Resources
The facilities and resources available include:
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High quality self-catering accommodation.
Private studio.
Communal workshop (although Cove Park has a good supply of workshop tools and basic
equipment, including a 60-litre kiln, residents may need to bring any specialised equipment or
materials that they require).
Cove Park’s Centre, which includes communal meeting space, library, archive, computer suite,
kitchen and laundry facilities.
Unlimited access to the 50-acre site.
Dates and Duration of the Residencies
The residencies will take place at Cove Park between May and September 2013. Cove Park will work
with the selected artists to ensure that both the dates and duration of their residency are as beneficial as
possible for the artist and Cove Park.
Fees
Resident’s Fee (for one month):
Materials Allowance:
£1,600*
£250
*Please note: the appointment is on a freelance basis and all fees are inclusive of VAT.
Selection Criteria & Process
Selection for interview will be based upon the following criteria:
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The quality of your ideas and work.
Your need for a period of research and development and your reasons for applying to this
residency programme.
Your interest in working within a community of artists, including a willingness to discuss and
share ideas.
The deadline for applications is Friday 7 December 2012. The selection panel will include Cove Park
Staff, Trustees and Visual Arts Advisors. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their submission
by Friday 1 February 2013. Interviews will take place at Cove Park during the week of Monday 4
March 2013.
Submission of Applications
Please submit the following information:
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Postal, e-mail and website addresses, daytime and evening contact telephone number(s).
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A brief statement (no more than two sides of A4) describing:
Your current artistic practice;
The reasons for your interest in this residency;
How the opportunity provided by this residency will impact upon your work and development.
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A current CV with the names and contact details of two professional referees (we will only
contact your referees if your application is shortlisted for interview).
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Documentation of your recent work:
A maximum of 10 images can be submitted via e-mail or uploaded to Flickr. Please supply an
image list with full details of all work presented.
Film and video work should be submitted on a showreel (maximum duration 5 minutes).
Showreels should preferably be uploaded to Youtube or Vimeo. Send direct link to showreel
only.
Audio work (maximum duration 5 minutes) can be sent via e-mail or uploaded to Soundcloud.
Alternatively, larger media files can be submitted via www.yousendit.com. Remember to state
‘Visual Arts Residency 2013’ and you full name when sending us files in this way.
PLEASE NOTE, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT E-MAIL ATTACHMENTS UP TO 5MB IN SIZE.
Please email your application to visualarts.applications@covepark.org with the subject field containing
the title ‘Visual Arts Residencies 2013’ and your full name. Please state the residency category your
application is for: National (UK); International; Emerging Visual Artist (Scotland).
We would prefer not to receive applications by post. However, if you would like to submit supplementary
material, such as catalogues, with your application, please post these to the address below. If you would
like this material to be returned to you, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Visual Arts Residencies 2013
Cove Park, Peaton Hill, Cove, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, G84 0PE
For further information please contact:
Alexia Holt
Visual Arts Programme Producer
Tel:
E-mail:
01436 850123
alexia.holt@covepark.org
www.covepark.org